Country Gardens Homes for Sale

Country Gardens in South Portland is a small residential neighborhood characterized by cozy homes and cul-de-sacs. It is bordered by the South Portland Municipal Golf Course to the east and a major interstate to the west. The neighborhood features forested streets with sidewalks and a variety of home styles, including raised ranches, Cape Cods, and 1970s one-story homes, each with substantial front and back lawns. Home prices here are generally lower due to the proximity to South Portland’s working waterfront, making it an attractive option for buyers willing to trade location for affordability. The area is less than five minutes from the Maine Mall, the largest indoor shopping center in the state, which hosts a mix of indoor tenants and outdoor big-name stores like Ulta Beauty and Home Depot. Dining options include OTTO pizza and Sea Dog Brewing Co. The neighborhood is served by Dr. Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School and South Portland High School, with a new middle school under construction. For recreation, Sawyer Park in nearby Thornton Heights offers a playground and a gravel path, with plans for a community garden. Country Gardens provides convenient highway access, with I-295 to the north and the Maine Turnpike Approach and Route 1 to the south, facilitating travel to Kittery, Augusta, or Portland.